Rewards & Responsibilities
Rewards
At the BJAB we are keen to recognise achievement, effort, progress and kindness to others; within the classroom pupils are awarded class points for such achievements. House points are awarded as certificates in assembly and these are very much prized! As each pupil is assigned to a 'House' pupils work hard to win as many points as they can for their team.
We also have a 'Golden Book' which records the names of those who have done something special during the month. Each term the Head Teacher invites a number of pupils from different classes to lunch in recognition of their special efforts and achievements.
House Captains
Each 'House' is made up of pupils from across the year groups: Montgomery, Schuman, Herge and Baudouin are lead by a House Captain from Year 6. The leader of each house is responsible for helping their team to work together on projects; assemblies; acompetitions and quizzes; and organising events. At the end of each term the house captains collect points for their team and competition is intense for the award of the House and Sports cups on 'BJAB Day'.
School Council
The School Council is democratically elected by pupils from Years 1 to 6. Pupils share their ideas and opinions and are involved in the decision-making process for a range of activities with the support of the Head Teacher. The main responsibilities include the planning and organising of pupil-initiated events and fund-raising for their chosen charities as they consider the needs of others in the community.
Golden Time
Golden Time: runs on a system of rules which include honesty, kindness and working hard. If these rules are broken, the child has dedicated time deducted from his or her Golden time activity which takes place once a week. Activities include board games, painting, construction or an activity arranged with the teacher of the children's choosing. 'Gaining Golden Time' is a positive reward system which prepares the children to take responsibility for themselves.
We are gentle We listen We are honest We work hard We look after property
Children are expected to conduct themselves in a quiet and orderly fashion when moving through the school.
- When lining up, children are to do so quietly.
- Children are to walk in school buildings and also when being conducted 'by class' around the school in a quiet manner.
- Children should stand aside in the corridors and doorways to allow teachers and visitors to pass as a matter of courtesy.
- Children should greet visitors to the school in a polite manner.
- Children are not allowed to eat in class or around the school apart from the designated snack and lunch times.
- Children do not go into the staffroom or office unless they are invited. They must always knock and wait for a teacher to attend them.
- School uniform must be worn at all times, clothing must be clean, neat, tidy and in good repair. Sweatshirts should not be tied around the neck or waist.
- Homework must be completed neatly and handed in on time.
- Unfair behaviour towards others or bullying will not be tolerated.
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